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Dublin City, Co. Dublin
Discover the Museum of Curiosities in Dublin City. The fascinating museum showcases bizarre taxidermy, eerie haunted dolls, mummified creatures, antique medical devices and Victorian relics, providing a captivating peek into the darker corners of history and superstition.

The Museum of Curiosities was born from one individual's lifelong fascination with the strange and uncanny. Visitors to the museum experience a glimpse into the darker corners of history, science and superstition. You can even meet the collector and hear the intriguing stories behind how the collection came to be.

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    From 19 November to the end of December, the Museum of Curiosities presents Festive Fears, a chilling exhibition featuring dark Christmas tales, Krampus postcards and a mummified evil elf.

    19 November - 31 December
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